Fiber Optic peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Fiber Optic'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom color
- Light pink and yellow
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Fiber Optic' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Fiber Optic') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The upright plants grow narrow and reach about 37 inches tall. The light pink and yellow blooms look like cactus dahlias. Roger F. Anderson bred it.
Pairs well with Prairie dropseed, Monkshood, and Black Hero tulip.